Carol A. Jones
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Carol A. Jones, 76, of Murfreesboro, TN formerly of Heber Springs, AR passed away at home on Friday, September 3, 2021, with her loving family at her side.
A private memorial service was held Tuesday, September 7, 2021, at Neal-Tarpley-Parchman Funeral Home, in Clarksville, TN. Interment will be at Memorial Park, in Memphis.
Carol was an adored wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
Born in Chicago, IL, July 17, 1945, she attended Kansas State University and was active in several charities including TWIGS and Arts and Letters. Carol was the founder and past president of the Memphis area chapter of the Lupus Foundation of America. She enjoyed boating, swimming, knitting and traveling the world with her husband.
Carol is survived by her husband of 56 years, Donald Jones; her daughters Kimberly (Kevin) Brinkmann and Kellie (Chris) Thompson; seven grandchildren; two great grandchildren; and two brothers, Brian (Charm) Thometz and Steve Thometz. Carol was preceded in death by her son, Christopher Edwin Jones and her parents, Don and Mina Thometz.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Parkinson's Disease Foundation or the Alzheimer's Association.
Arrangements are entrusted to Neal-Tarpley-Parchman Funeral Home, 1510 Madison Street, Clarksville, TN 37040; (931) 645-6488.